Amelia Brooks

08/22/2026

PIZZA CASSEROLE
1 can grands home style
biscuits
1 jar of pizza sauce
1 package of pepperoni
1-2 cups shredded
mozzarella cheese
Garlic powder
Pizza toppings onion, green
pepper, mushrooms
Black olives etc
Pre heat oven to 350*
Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Tear each biscuit into 4-5 chunks and drop in bottom of pan. It's ok for space in between the pieces as they will puff up while cooking. Pour sauce over the top of biscuits. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Put on a layer of pepperoni and whatever pizza toppings you like. Cover with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes. I used fresh sliced mushrooms, diced bell pepper, pepperoni, diced onion and seasoned cooked ground beef.

08/22/2026

Tonight's Blessing.... Italian dressing marinated and tossed with panko bread crumbs baked chicken breasts, steamed asparagus, baby red potatoes, crescent rolls, salad and a beggar.
Baked the chicken at 350° for 20 minutes each side then turned on broiler to crispy up the bread crumb coating. Steamed the asparagus then tossed in melted butter and garlic. Baby reds were cook in a bag style and Pillsbury crescent rolls.

08/22/2026

Just wanted to share my Taco Dip here for anyone who may need something cheap, quick, and easy to take to a party or just to devour yourself! It’s always a crowd pleaser. 😋 🌮
Brown 2 pounds of ground beef then add 2 packets of taco seasoning and make according to directions.
Layer taco meat in the bottom of a pan and let chill in the fridge for at least an hour. You want it nice and cold so the sour cream layer doesn’t rip the meat up.
After chilled do a layer of sour cream, 24oz container. Then a layer of salsa, 2 jars. Then finally a layer of shredded cheese, I used sharp cheddar, 2 8oz bags.
Place back in the fridge to settle for an hour or so and then serve with Tostitos chips! Enjoy! 🙂

08/21/2026

Poor man's philly cheese steak sandwiches
Ground beef
One large onion chopped
4 garlic cloves crushed
( I threw the garlic and onions in food processor)
One green pepper diced small
Cook the veg with the ground beef. When done drain.
Return to pan
Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Generous amount of worshteshire sauce.
Get your buns. Put meat mixture and cheese in buns. I used provolone. Bake in oven til cheese is melted and bread is toasty. Got the big bag of buns at Wally world for around $3 and change

08/21/2026

Step One: Add stew beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step Two: Sprinkle the ranch packet and gravy packet on top of the beef.
Step Three: Add the can of cream of mushroom soup and stir to combine.
Step Four: Stir in the water.
Step Five: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours OR 4 to 6 hours on high.
Step Six: An hour before the end of the cooking time, add the egg noodles and stir, making sure to cover all the egg noodles in the sauce. Cover and continue to cook for the remaining hour.

08/21/2026

Made hamburger soup to reheat tomorrow. They are calling for 20-30 degree temps. I think soup is always better reheated.
1 lb hamburger browned with chopped garlic, onions. Bell pepper
Boiled potatoes and carrots
1 can Rotel 1 can chopped tomato’s
Beef broth (1 cup? I don’t measure)
1 can corn
1 can green beans
Salt and pepper and any other seasonings desired
Will make a pan of cornbread to eat with it

08/21/2026

Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese (i call it homemade hamburger helper) the corn is optional i just like it😂
1 pound of ground beef
1 box Kraft deluxe Mac and cheese
*you can just boil noodles and add your own cheese but I’ve found this is easier and better*
Salt, pepper, paprika, 1-2 tablespoons sugar, (however you like it) a teaspoon of butter, chili powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder.
Make sure you cook separately! Make your noodles and cheese separate from your ground beef and whatever else you’d like to add, then when both are finished mix it together in a pan.
I season everything to taste but start out light and just add as you go. I’ve found it’s better to add a few cups of shredded cheese but this is a cheap and easy recipe to where you make it however you like and it will still feed a family and taste good however!

08/21/2026

Cheap dirty rice.
This was a stable for us growing up. It’s cheap, easy and good.
Box of beef rice roni
Package of hamburger
Cook the hamburger up, season it with red pepper powder, garlic powder, & onion powder. Season with your heart. ❤️
Once the hamburger is done, remove it and set it aside and make the rice roni according to the package. Instead of water I use beef broth but do whatever works for you. I then add frozen peas and carrots and let the rice roni cook up.
Once your liquid is gone add the hamburger and then add a lot of hot sauce, I grew up with Texas Pete and Louisiana Hot sauce.
I top mine off with cheese sometimes. I also add more hot sauce.
I usually will serve it bread & butter.
Clearly you can make this anyway your heart wants but it’s a comfort food for me.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Beef tips and gravy, my favorite dish as a kid.